Lariat Grille Losing paint!! RESOLVED! (Kinda)

[AZT9]

So less than a month into ownership, I was washing her up and lost a piece of the paint on the grille!! No pressure washer was used this time just a garden hose. Contacted the dealership about a replacement as it seems very likely a manufacturer defect with no luck so far. Am I alone with this small but sad issue?

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[Sam James]

I’d wrongly assumed this was molded, colored plastic. That’s far too soon for a chip that size!

 

[AZT9]

I’d wrongly assumed this was molded, colored plastic. That’s far too soon for a chip that size!

Definitely paint.
I’m kinda shocked that the Dealership will not replace it. Got a quote from the parts department just to know, $1300 for JUST THE GRILLE! Does not include the ford emblem with inter grated camera system.

guess ill be eagerly waiting for the aftermarket.

 

[theblunden]

Plasti-dip time lol

 

[theblunden]

Definitely paint.
I’m kinda shocked that the Dealership will not replace it. Got a quote from the parts department just to know, $1300 for JUST THE GRILLE! Does not include the ford emblem with inter grated camera system.

guess ill be eagerly waiting for the aftermarket.

I'm excited to see what aftermarket companies come up with

 

[RavenYZF-R6]

Maybe a rock chip that got worse after washing?

I'm excited to see what aftermarket companies come up with

Me to as I want the light bar!

 

[metroshot]

Looks like poor paint manufacturing process - maybe they skipped the primer phase or final coat ?

I'd contact Ford and ask them about it.

Knowing that they want a good product release and betting a lot on this success, i think they will bend over backwards to help you out.

With social media that can ruin companies, it's definitely a good way to see how they handle it.

 

[Sam James]

Definitely paint.
I’m kinda shocked that the Dealership will not replace it. Got a quote from the parts department just to know, $1300 for JUST THE GRILLE! Does not include the ford emblem with inter grated camera system.

guess ill be eagerly waiting for the aftermarket.

That’s insane. I’d call the Ford marketing department and try to open a case with them too. It’s a bad look with deliveries just starting that the giant panel is chipping that easily. Our ID.4 has a giant flat front too…. no chips after 11k miles.

 

[Whammy Bar]

Plasti-dip time lol

Gonna have to strip the paint off first....

 

[Whammy Bar]

So less than a month into ownership, I was washing her up and lost a piece of the paint on the grille!! No pressure washer was used this time just a garden hose. Contacted the dealership about a replacement as it seems very likely a manufacturer defect with no luck so far. Am I alone with this small but sad issue?

Light a fire! That's bull!!

 

[AZT9]

Light a fire! That's bull!!

Working at a few angles. I’ll keep y’all informed.

 

[F150ROD]

Time for some carbon fiber wrap

 

[AZT9]

Time for some carbon fiber wrap

I’m no pro with vinyl but I have experience with it, with all the curves and contours, it would be very difficult with one piece. I’m thinking about it tho

 

[Firestop]

So less than a month into ownership, I was washing her up and lost a piece of the paint on the grille!! No pressure washer was used this time just a garden hose. Contacted the dealership about a replacement as it seems very likely a manufacturer defect with no luck so far. Am I alone with this small but sad issue?

I’m sure @Ford Motor Company would want to know about this….I definitely don’t want to see this happen to mine one month after receipt……

 

[Regular150]

Definitely paint.
I’m kinda shocked that the Dealership will not replace it. Got a quote from the parts department just to know, $1300 for JUST THE GRILLE! Does not include the ford emblem with inter grated camera system.

guess ill be eagerly waiting for the aftermarket.

Im going to gloss Black our Lariat with 3M or Avery automotive wrap so it looks like the Platinum finish. That would take care of yours and upgrade as well!

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